Creatures & Spirits • THE ASWANG PROJECT

This section contains legends, myths, and studies on the folkloric beings of the Philippine archipelago. These beings have been popularly classified as the “creatures of Philippine lower mythology.” In many cases, some of these beings are still living beliefs. Please use the site search function to look up specific folkloric beings and attributes.

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Check out our “Compendium Of Creatures & Mythical Beings From Philippine Folklore & Mythology”

Witches in the Philippines, or Spanish propaganda?

April 17, 2015 Jordan Clark Creatures & Spirits, Opinion, Philippine Mythology, Tagalog Mythology & Folk Beliefs

Juan de Plasencia spent most of his missionary life in the Philippines, where he founded numerous towns in Luzon and authored several religious and linguistic books,

A balbal ghoul, crouched down, eyes glowing, tongue out with a large pack of body parts and grave digging tools on its back.

Ghouls in Philippine Folklore

April 14, 2015 Jordan Clark Creatures & Spirits

Within the pantheons of Philippine Mythology, it isn’t enough to be terrified by creatures that will cause your death and devour your flesh. Nope, you must also